Assessment of Iodine and Selenium Nutritional Status in Women of Reproductive Age in Latvia

Assessment of Iodine and Selenium Nutritional Status in Women of Reproductive Age in Latvia

<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Adequate dietary intake of iodine and selenium is essential during pregnancy. While iodine is vital for maternal thyroid function and fetal development, selenium contributes to the regulation of thyroid function and thyroid autoimmunity. This study aimed...

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Main Authors: Vija Veisa, Ieva Kalere, Tatjana Zake, Ieva Strele, Marina Makrecka-Kuka, Sabine Upmale-Engela, Andrejs Skesters, Dace Rezeberga, Aivars Lejnieks, Iveta Pudule, Daiga Grinberga, Biruta Velika, Maija Dambrova, Ilze Konrade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
iodine
urinary iodine concentration (UIC)
thyroid
pregnancy
autoimmunity
selenium
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/57/11/1211

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